{"id":4153,"date":"2025-04-16T11:04:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T11:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jig.world\/?p=4153"},"modified":"2025-04-16T11:04:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T11:04:25","slug":"wohnen-in-einer-gefluechteten-unterkunft-was-darf-ich-was-muss-ich-wissen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wohnen-in-einer-gefluechteten-unterkunft-was-darf-ich-was-muss-ich-wissen\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in refugee accommodation - What am I allowed to do? What do I need to know?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you are new to Germany, you often start out living in accommodation for refugees - for example in an initial reception center or shared accommodation. Many people live together in a small space. To ensure that this works well, there are certain rules - and people who ensure that these are adhered to.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"623\">Who does what in the accommodation?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"820\">Each accommodation has a <strong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"665\">House rules<\/strong> - It states, for example, when visitors are allowed or when you have to be quiet in the evening. The <strong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"767\">Home management<\/strong> is there to ensure that everyone adheres to these rules.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1059\">The <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"849\">Security personnel<\/strong> (security) ensures that everyone can feel safe. They make sure that nothing happens and are allowed to check visitors' IDs - and there must always be at least one woman in the team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1292\">Then there's the <strong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1106\">Social workers<\/strong>. They help if you have questions or problems - for example, when registering for daycare, looking for an apartment or if you need an address for a doctor or advice center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1471\">Important to know: The people in the accommodation have <strong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1382\">nothing to do with your asylum procedure<\/strong> to do. They are also not allowed to pass on any information about you to the BAMF or other authorities.<\/p>\n<h2>What rights do I have?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1620\">You have the right to feel safe, to have your privacy and to know about support services.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1771\">In 2016, so-called <strong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1665\">Minimum standards<\/strong> for the protection of children, young people and women in refugee accommodation. These include, for example<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1995\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1841\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1841\">Children, young people and women must be protected from violence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1914\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1914\">They must have access to medical and psychological help.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1995\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1995\">There should be separate rooms for children and young people to play and learn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2043\"><strong data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2043\">Other important rights in the accommodation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2993\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2112\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2112\">Families and married couples may <strong data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2104\">together in one room<\/strong> live.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2162\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2162\">Women only live in rooms with other women.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2278\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2278\">You have a <strong data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2202\">lockable room<\/strong> (or at least a lockable cupboard if you share your room).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2405\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2405\">The <strong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2337\">Home management is not allowed in your room just like that<\/strong> - neither without permission nor without warning if you are not there.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2449\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2449\">You may <strong data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2438\">Receive a visit<\/strong>during the day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2539\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2539\">Every week you get <strong data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2497\">fresh towels<\/strong>, every two weeks <strong data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2538\">fresh bed linen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2736\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2736\">If you <strong data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2575\">stay away overnight<\/strong>you must let us know. If you are away for longer than three days, your bed can be reassigned - but your belongings must not simply be thrown away.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2824\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2824\">You have a right to <strong data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2794\">Clean toilets and showers<\/strong>separated by gender.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2920\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2920\">It must <strong data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2890\">Sufficient, healthy and varied food<\/strong> without pork.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2993\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2993\">The home management must tell you if <strong data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2968\">Post<\/strong> has arrived for you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3047\">What should I do if my rights are violated?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3049\" data-end=\"3338\">Even if many accommodations adhere to the rules - unfortunately this does not work everywhere. If you have the feeling that something is not right at your accommodation or that you are being treated unfairly, you can contact a <strong data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3309\">Counseling center or the refugee council<\/strong> in your federal state.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3625\">Will you <strong data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3390\">insulted, discriminated against or threatened<\/strong> - or if you experience physical or sexual violence - contact the hostel management or social workers immediately. If they don't help (or are part of the problem themselves), seek support from an independent agency:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3994\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3627\" data-end=\"3707\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3707\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.antidiskriminierungsstelle.de\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3707\">www.antidiskriminierungsstelle.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3708\" data-end=\"3864\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3864\">For women: <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frauen-gegen-gewalt.de\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3786\">www.frauen-gegen-gewalt.de<\/a> or <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.frauenhauskoordinierung.de\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3864\">www.frauenhauskoordinierung.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3994\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3994\">You can also use the <strong data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"3918\">Help phone<\/strong> under <strong data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"3942\">08000 116 016<\/strong> call - anonymously, free of charge and in many languages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4044\">Can I move into my own apartment?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4104\">That depends, <strong data-start=\"4066\" data-end=\"4095\">which residence status<\/strong> you have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4882\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4215\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4215\"><strong data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4177\">Recognized refugees, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection or persons entitled to asylum<\/strong> are allowed to move into their own apartment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4535\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4535\"><strong data-start=\"4218\" data-end=\"4240\">Asylum seekers<\/strong> usually have to stay in an initial reception center for between 6 weeks and 24 months. Only then can you possibly move into an apartment - this depends on the federal state and country of origin. If you come from a \"safe country of origin\", you will remain in the initial reception center for the entire asylum procedure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4536\" data-end=\"4882\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4538\" data-end=\"4882\"><strong data-start=\"4538\" data-end=\"4551\">Tolerated<\/strong> are generally not allowed to move into an apartment. Only if there is no space in shared accommodation can you be allocated an apartment - or you can look for one yourself. But this is often difficult and only works with a good reason, e.g. if you are ill. Seek advice from an advice center or a lawyer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4884\" data-end=\"4998\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 If you work and stay in the accommodation, you may have to pay a lot of rent from your wages.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5005\" data-end=\"5048\">Can I move to another city?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5097\">This also depends on your residence status:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5099\" data-end=\"5855\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5099\" data-end=\"5570\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5101\" data-end=\"5373\"><strong data-start=\"5101\" data-end=\"5152\">Recognized refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection<\/strong>who receive social benefits usually have to stay in the same federal state for three years. Some federal states even stipulate that you have to stay in the same municipality - this is called \"residence allocation\".<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"5376\" data-end=\"5570\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5378\" data-end=\"5570\">However, you can apply to move to another city. You need a good reason for this (e.g. family reunification, illness). It is best to seek advice beforehand!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5572\" data-end=\"5855\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5574\" data-end=\"5855\"><strong data-start=\"5574\" data-end=\"5610\">Asylum seekers and tolerated persons<\/strong> usually have to stay where they have been allocated - unless they earn their own living. A move can only be approved for special reasons (e.g. serious illness, caring for relatives) - and even then only rarely.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wenn man neu in Deutschland ist, lebt man oft erstmal in einer Unterkunft f\u00fcr Gefl\u00fcchtete \u2013 zum Beispiel in einer Erstaufnahmeeinrichtung oder einer Gemeinschaftsunterkunft. Dort wohnen viele Menschen auf engem Raum zusammen. Damit das gut klappt, gibt es bestimmte Regeln \u2013 und Leute, die daf\u00fcr sorgen, dass diese auch eingehalten werden. Wer macht was in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[80,90,101],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-asylstatus","category-wohen","category-wohnen-in-einer-gefluechteten-unterkunft-was-darf-ich-was-muss-ich-wissen"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4153","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4153"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4153\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4154,"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4153\/revisions\/4154"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4153"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4153"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/jig.world\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4153"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}